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NEW Black Bear Project Annual Report



The 2009 Maryland Black Bear Hunting Permit Lottery is Closed

The Lottery drawing was held on Sept. 2nd at 12 Noon. Beginning at 5:00 pm on Sept. 2, applicants can view the winning application numbers at http://blackbear.dnr.state.md.us

Note: DNR is closed Fri., Sept. 4th - Mon., Sept. 7th. If you lost your application number, call 410-260-8540 or email tspencer@dnr.state.md.us beginning Tues. Sept. 8th.


Patrick Sharbaugh’s painting, “Double Cinnamon” will be the 2009-2010 Maryland Black Bear Conservation Stamp.
Patrick Sharbaugh’s painting, “Double Cinnamon” will be the 2009-2010 Maryland Black Bear Conservation Stamp.

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Maryland's 2008-2009
Black Bear Conservation Stamp
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An Overview of
Maryland Black Bear Hunting Seasons
2004-2008

Summary of 2007 Maryland Black Bear
Mortality, Nuisance, and Sightings Reports

 

 

Living with Maryland’s Black Bears

Do you live in or are you planning on vacationing in western MD?  Learn what you can do to help keep Maryland’s Bears wild.

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Black Bear Management Plan
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